Best Apple Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Name: Best Apple Buttermilk Scones Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 2.6666667461395 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter; 1 cup whole buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1.25 cups tart apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon grated nutmeg

These apple scones get a delightful tang and soft texture from buttermilk, perfectly complementing the warm cinnamon spice. Enjoy their crunchy golden crust, crumbly edges, and wonderfully soft center.

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield1 dozen scones, 12

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined. Quickly grate frozen butter over the flour mixture. Mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just moistened and combined. Carefully fold in the diced apples, using your hands if needed, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it in half, and pat each half into a 5-inch circle. Use a bench scraper or a cooking spray-coated knife to cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring adequate space between each scone.
Bake in the preheated oven until the scones are lightly golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack and let them cool for about 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and ½ tsp of cinnamon until the glaze is smooth. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled scones and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 120 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 289 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 32 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g